| Agent Name |
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane |
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| CAS Number |
630-20-6 |
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| Formula |
C2-H2-Cl4 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
Ethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrachloro-; (Chloromethyl) trichloromethane; Asym-tetrachloroethane; [CAMEO] UN1702 |
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| Category |
Chlorinated Aliphatic |
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| Description |
Yellowish-red liquid; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to make other organic chemicals; [ATSDR ToxFAQs] Used as a solvent; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Target organs are skin, eyes, CNS, and liver. [NIOSH] See "CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS." |
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| Restricted |
Commercial production has ceased in the U.S. It is still used as a chemical intermediate to synthesize organic chemicals. [ATSDR ToxFAQs] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
14 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 2,100 ppm/4h |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1,1,1,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE
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